Octavian
2/18/2006, 09:59 PM
I’ve been away for a little while now and I really like it. Its fun, there’s always a lot going on and each day brings something new. Overrall, its been a very good experience for me and I hope it continues. I've traveled a lot and I'm not in any sort of culture shock or anything...and I expected to miss a few of these. Having said that, I need to rant about some stuff to someone so here goes…the things I miss most about my home state.
The Women –OU freaking spoiled me rotten. I guess its sleeting and nasty there now and there probably wont be as many people going out tonight but I’d be willing to bet I could walk in a couple places on the Corner tonight and see more beautiful ladies than in all the universities here combined. The Oklahoma and Texas ladies have taken a huge step up in my book recently. (This include both physical appearance and personality).
Tex-Mex –what passes for Mexican food here is an absolute crime. I can find good Spanish cuisine. Awesome Chinese. Great Italian. No shortage of great burger joints. But not one damn place that knows how to properly prepare an enchilada dinner w/ refried brown beans and rice.
Taxis w/ Money Meters – how can they do this? I’ve been from Hawaii to France and never seen this crap. Back there I knew how much I had to pay b/c the meter told me and I didn’t have to take the driver’s word for it. And I don’t speak Arabic either so when the guy is talking into his headphone he may be telling his buddy about how much he’s getting ready to rip me off.
Mass Friendliness – this sums it up for me:
"I've spent most of my life living in cities where people are obsessed with looking down on people from everywhere else. You get so used to doing it that you start to believe it's simply what everyone does. It makes for an atmosphere of unwelcome that penetrates much of our modern life. It's a shame really because a couple days in Oklahoma will open your eyes to how much better it would be if the rest of the country was filled with a few more people from Oklahoma." -Adam Duritz (lead singer, Counting Crows).
The Women :D
The Stars – it’s amazing how much urban light pollution can block the night sky. These people can only see a good view of the constellations in textbooks or computer screens.
Cheap Prices – umm…can I have another $10 drink please? Its the norm…
Boulevard Wheat – never heard of it.
Did I mention the women?
OK, I feel better now. I’ll resume my big-city livin' now w/ a metro ride over to Foggy Bottom…hope to see some better scenery tonight in Georgetown. You Okies have fun and stay warm (wherever you are) ;)
The Women –OU freaking spoiled me rotten. I guess its sleeting and nasty there now and there probably wont be as many people going out tonight but I’d be willing to bet I could walk in a couple places on the Corner tonight and see more beautiful ladies than in all the universities here combined. The Oklahoma and Texas ladies have taken a huge step up in my book recently. (This include both physical appearance and personality).
Tex-Mex –what passes for Mexican food here is an absolute crime. I can find good Spanish cuisine. Awesome Chinese. Great Italian. No shortage of great burger joints. But not one damn place that knows how to properly prepare an enchilada dinner w/ refried brown beans and rice.
Taxis w/ Money Meters – how can they do this? I’ve been from Hawaii to France and never seen this crap. Back there I knew how much I had to pay b/c the meter told me and I didn’t have to take the driver’s word for it. And I don’t speak Arabic either so when the guy is talking into his headphone he may be telling his buddy about how much he’s getting ready to rip me off.
Mass Friendliness – this sums it up for me:
"I've spent most of my life living in cities where people are obsessed with looking down on people from everywhere else. You get so used to doing it that you start to believe it's simply what everyone does. It makes for an atmosphere of unwelcome that penetrates much of our modern life. It's a shame really because a couple days in Oklahoma will open your eyes to how much better it would be if the rest of the country was filled with a few more people from Oklahoma." -Adam Duritz (lead singer, Counting Crows).
The Women :D
The Stars – it’s amazing how much urban light pollution can block the night sky. These people can only see a good view of the constellations in textbooks or computer screens.
Cheap Prices – umm…can I have another $10 drink please? Its the norm…
Boulevard Wheat – never heard of it.
Did I mention the women?
OK, I feel better now. I’ll resume my big-city livin' now w/ a metro ride over to Foggy Bottom…hope to see some better scenery tonight in Georgetown. You Okies have fun and stay warm (wherever you are) ;)